Samuel Etoo

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2007 by A-Z Players Directory
    Samuel Etoo

Samuel Eto'o Fils (born March 10, 1981 in Douala, Cameroon) is a professional footballer, who currently plays in the Primera División for FC Barcelona. He is a distinguished forward who is known for his outstanding positional awareness and tackling. His talents have made him a leading scorer for both club and country and one of the world's top strikers. He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2003, 2004, and 2005, making him the first player to win the award three years in succession since it has been handed out by the Confederation of African Football. He was recently named as one of the strikers for the FIFPro World XI team for the second consecutive year.

Club career
During his time with RCD Mallorca, he became the highest ever league goal scorer in... more Samuel Etoo biography

Full name: Samuel Eto'o Fils
Date of birth: March 10, 1981
Place of birth: Nkon, Cameroon
Height: 1.80m
Nickname: Electronic Toe
Position: Striker

1997-1998: CD Leganés - 28 (3)
1998-1999: Real Madrid - 3 (0)
1999-2004: Real Mallorca1 - 33 (54)
2004-present: FC Barcelona - 91 (61)